Essays about: "nesting"

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  1. 6. Health-hazardous Fungi in Feces from Feral Pigeons

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Elin Hermann; [2023]
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    Abstract : The spread of pathogens by animals is a global issue that poses a significant threat to human health. The feral pigeon (Columba livia forma domestica) lives in cities near humans, where it nests, eats, and litters. READ MORE

  3. 7. Sweet Table

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Jurgis Judzentis; [2023]
    Keywords : Outdoor table; Hospitality furniture; Furniture design; Technology and Engineering; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Outdoor commercial furniture, particularly tables, often appears to lack well- designed products that address many concerns, including not only functionality and ergonomics but also aesthetic appeal. This study aims to investigate whether this perception reflects an actual problem and explore potential solutions. READ MORE

  4. 8. Sandytor som habitat för insekter : en studie av anlagda och naturliga sandytor i Solna kommun

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Nelly Zetterquist; [2022]
    Keywords : insekter; sandlevande insekter; vilda bin; skalbaggar; sandmarker; anlägga sandytor; sandbäddar; sandblottor; bohål; kläckhål; miljövariabel; area; lutning; väderstreck; sandjord; täckningsgrad av markvegetation; solexponering; sälg;

    Abstract : Många insekter är beroende av sandiga marker för sin överlevnad. Exempelvis gräver många arter av bin, getingar och skalbaggar sina bon i sandmarker. Under 1900-talet har dock den totala arealen sandmark minskat betydligt till följd av förändrad markanvändning, och tillståndet för sandlevande arter har försämrats. READ MORE

  5. 9. Wild bee species and farming practices in horticultural farms in Madrid : finding paths towards agroecological transitions

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Inés Gutiérrez Briceño; [2022]
    Keywords : wild bee; pollination; biodiversity; ecosystem services; landscape; mapping; semi-structured interview; agroecology;

    Abstract : Farms and its different management practices have substantial effects on biodiversity, with the consequent impact on the supply of certain ecosystem services such us pollination. Wild bees provide pollination services in small scale horticultural farming, which is key element to determine and improve farm production but also to the maintenance of ecosystem´s diversity. READ MORE

  6. 10. Ground-nesting bees in the age of urbanization : quality of sandy habitat and wild bee diversity in Uppsala, Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Indre Cepukaite; [2022]
    Keywords : ground-nesting bees; wild bees; cleptoparasitic bees; indicator taxon; urbanization; sandy soil; bare soil; habitat age; ground cover; diversity; pollinator protection and conservation;

    Abstract : Wild bees are indispensable pollinators of most flowering plants and agricultural crops, and thus are vital components of functioning ecosystems and provide essential ecosystem services to humans. This study primarily aimed to discover the environmental features of nesting habitat that are mostly associated with wild ground-nesting and associated cleptoparasitic bee species diversity in urban landscape. READ MORE